Outdoors: DEC proposes changes to fishing regulations

11:13 PM,
Jul. 10, 2013

Written by

Bill Conners
Poughkeepsie Journal columnist

Proposed changes to the current freshwater fishing regulations were announced this week by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Based on the status of existing fish populations and discussions with anglers, fisheries biologists and fisheries managers over the past year, the DEC has identified potential changes to fishing regulations and is seeking additional angler feedback.

The DEC is proposing changes to a number of freshwater fishing regulations across the state. Some of the changes will focus on the elimination of certain previously imposed ...